Decision No. 293/QD-BVHTTDL Regarding the Classification of National Relics

Decision No. 293/QD-BVHTTDL of 2009 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to classify the Xương Giang Historical Battle Site at Xương Giang Citadel, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province as a national relic. This decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.293/QĐ-BVHTTDL
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Signed byTrần Chiến Thắng — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
Issued date22/01/2009
Effective date03/03/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 293/QD-BVHTTDL of 2009 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to classify the Xương Giang Historical Battle Site at Xương Giang Citadel, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province as a national relic. This decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; People's Committees at all levels in Bac Giang Province; Heritage Department; Director of the Ministry’s Office; Chairman of the Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee; Director of the Bac Giang Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Relevant organizations and individuals.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism classifies the Xương Giang Historical Battle Site at Xương Giang Citadel, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province as a national relic.
  • People's Committees at all levels where the classified relics are located shall manage the relics according to the laws on cultural heritage.
  • This decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
  • Relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Historical sites are protected and honored, contributing to the development of cultural tourism.
  • Negative impact: Management costs for relics increase for state agencies.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which relic has been classified?

The Xương Giang Historical Battle Site at Xương Giang Citadel, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province has been classified as a national relic.

When does this decision come into effect?

This decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this decision?

The Director of the Ministry’s Office, the Director of the Heritage Department, the Chairman of the Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee, the Director of the Bac Giang Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this decision.

Which agencies are responsible for managing the relics?

People's Committees at all levels where the classified relics are located shall manage the relics according to the laws on cultural heritage.

To which area does this decision apply?

This decision applies to the Xương Giang Historical Battle Site at Xương Giang Citadel, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Decision No.: 293/QĐ-BVHTTDL
Date: February 22, 2009

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the Classification of National Relics

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MINISTER OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

Pursuant to the Law on Cultural Heritage and the Government Decree No. 92/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 detailing the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Cultural Heritage;

Pursuant to Decree No. 185/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

Considering the Official Letter No. 140/UBND-VX dated August 1, 2008 from the People's Committee of Bac Giang Province and the relic dossier;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Heritage Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. The national relics are classified as follows:

HISTORICAL RELIC

XUONG GIANG BATTLE SITE

IN THE XUONG GIANG FORTRESS

(INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: EAST-NORTH GATE, EAST GATE, NORTH GATE, SOUTH-WEST GATE, SOUTH GATE, CENTRAL AREA, EASTERN WALL REMAINS, XUONG GIANG RIVER SECTION, TRENCH NO. 2, TRENCH NO. 3, WELL OF THE PALACE, TEMPLE OF THE FORTRESS) XUONG GIANG COMMUNE, BAC GIANG CITY, BAC GIANG PROVINCE

The protected area of the relic is determined according to the Minutes and map of the protected areas in the dossier.

Article 2. The People's Committees at all levels where the relics classified in Article 1 of this Decision are located shall perform state management over the relics within their duties and powers as prescribed by laws on cultural heritage.

Article 3. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 4. The Head of the Office, the Director of the Heritage Department, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Bac Giang Province, the Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Giang Province, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Chien Thang
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